Borrowing the Knife to Kill

"What's in the Myriad-Pearl?" Fang Yun asked.

"He didn't say, but since he praised me, it must be good. Don't worry. You pretended to scold me and helped clear me of blame, making it hard for others to seize the chance to stir up trouble. Once Dragon Sage Grandpa's reward comes down, I'll definitely share some with you!" Ao Huang said, wagging his tail in exceptional delight.

"Mm. Since it is information recorded by the power of Sainthood, it must be reliable. If you enjoy attending Literary Assemblies during the New Year, you may take my invitation and go on your own," Fang Yun said.

"I can go, but you have to let me bring your poems and lyrics. You don't have to be there, but your poetry does." Ao Huang's eyes rolled.

"We'll talk about it then." Fang Yun currently had three major matters on his mind: the Spring Hunt, the Palace Examination, and the Grass Barbarian invasion. He had no mood for anything else.

"Fine..." Ao Huang's eyes continued to dart about.

After returning home, Fang Yun chatted and ate with his family, played with Nunu for a while, then carried the Inkstone Turtle, whose escape attempt had failed, to the study.

Fang Yun locked the door, picked up Mencius, and silently read it.

After finishing Mencius, Fang Yun spread out a sheet of paper and took up his brush to write the Song of Righteous Qi.

Previously, Fang Yun could write at most five characters. Now, he intended to see how many he could write.

"Heaven and earth possess righteous qi, bestowed upon all things in countless forms."

After writing those first two lines, Fang Yun felt utterly at ease, without the slightest obstruction. He breathed a sigh of relief, then stared at the words.

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